Kashmir Dispute: Key to Lasting Peace Between India and Pakistan, Says Ambassador Sheikh

Amidst volatile tensions, Pakistan's Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, in an exclusive interview with TRT World, asserted that a lasting peace between India and Pakistan hinges on the resolution of the Kashmir dispute. He dismissed any notion of a "new normal" in the South Asian security landscape, emphasizing the precarious nature of the situation. "In a situation that is as precariously poised as the security situation in South Asia, there is no new normal," Sheikh stated, adding that any reference to a new normal is inherently abnormal. Sheikh stressed the need to address the Kashmir issue directly, stating that it will continue to hinder any peace process. He underscored the importance of this resolution for the well-being of the 1.6 billion people in both countries. The interview comes at a time when the region is grappling with ongoing tensions, making the ambassador's comments particularly relevant. Visuals in the video showed the impact of the conflict on the lives of ordinary people in Kashmir, highlighting the human cost of the ongoing dispute. The video also touches on the role of the US in mediating the conflict.